Birds don’t reap
A gathering of larks by Abigail Carroll, inspiration for my St Francis Focus this year Call to Worship inspired by Matthew 6:25-27 Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns and yet God provides for the basic sustenance of life. May our hearts be open to … Continue reading "Birds don’t reap"...
The proper time to reap
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galations 6:9 A prayer Almighty God, you called us to labour in your vineyard: Keep us faithful in your service, whether the harvest is plentiful, or the soil seems barren and … Continue reading "The proper time to reap"...
Sowing and reaping
Mosaic wall, Scots International Church Rotterdam Prayer of Intercession (inspired by 2 Corinthians 9:6) In humility of heart let us pray to God the Father of all. Lord, in your word you teach us that sparse sowing means meagre reaping; give us generous hearts as we respond to your love. Lord, in your mercy; … Continue reading "Sowing and reaping"...
When you reap
God says, “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest.” Leviticus 19:9 A prayer Almighty God, Creator of all things, Maker of all people, grant that we may find a unity in you, that we may … Continue reading "When you reap"...